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Gallery: The Happy Fits Close Out "Lovesick" Tour in New Haven
Live Nation Presents: The Happy Fits "Lovesick" Tour May 3rd in New Haven, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | @chantelmalin New Jerseyan indie rockers The Happy Fits closed out their "Lovesick" tour at Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 3, 2026. The 2026 leg, beginning in April and traveling throughout the United States, is an extension of their 2025 tour in support of their September release of the same name. Even after a jam packed six-plus months

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May 111 min read


Gallery: Guster Kicks Off Three-Night Acoustic Weekend in Providence
Uptown Theater Presents: Guster May 1st in Providence, Rhode Island Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | @chantelmalin Alternative rock band Guster packed out the Uptown Theater in Providence, RI, for a three-night weekend acoustic run, celebrating their music across over three decades of music in a curated experience for fans old a new alike. With different openers for each night, piano man Ben Thornewill took the stage for Friday night's opening show. Best known for his wor

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May 112 min read


Gallery: Aly & Aj's "Places to Run Tour" at Toad's Place
Live Nation Presents: Aly & Aj March 27th in New Haven, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Amanda Chirsky | @blacklanternphotography Bringing their “Places to Run” tour to Toad's Place on March 27th, Aly & AJ delivered a night that effortlessly bridged past and present, blending early 2000s nostalgia with a polished, mature sound. From a captivating last-minute opening set by rising artist Riley Cotton to a high-energy, emotionally charged headlining performance, the show felt

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Apr 203 min read


Capitol Groove 2025: Sunday Overview
Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | The Capiol Groove returned to Hartford's Bushnell Park for its second year on June 28-29

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Jul 7, 20255 min read


Gallery: half•alive's Persona World Tour Captivates Audience in Boston
Live Nation Presents: Persona World Tour April 11th in Boston, Massachusetts Words and Photos by: Jacklyn Lipscomb | @photobyjacklyn...

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Apr 22, 20252 min read


Gallery: Matt Nathanson's "King Of (Un)Simple" Tour Brings Love and Light to Port Chester
Live Nation Presents: The King Of (Un)Simple Tour February 28th in Port Chester, New York Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin |...

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Mar 21, 20254 min read


Gallery: COIN is Not Afraid of Music Anymore in Boston
Live Nation Presents: I'm Not Afraid of Tour Anymore October 27th in Boston, Massachusetts Words and Photos by: Jacklyn Lipscomb |...

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Nov 1, 20242 min read


Gallery: The Script Returns to Boston for their 'Satellites World Tour'
Live Nation Presents: Satellites World Tour October 4th in Boston, Massachusetts Words and Photos by: Jacklyn Lipscomb | @photobyjacklyn...

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Oct 10, 20242 min read


Gallery: Cage the Elephant Lights Bridgeport On Fire
Live Nation Presents: The Neon Pill Tour August 19th in Bridgeport, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | @chantelmalin Cage...

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Sep 3, 20244 min read


Gallery: Bleachers and Samia Take The Sadness Out of Friday Night in New Haven
Manic Presents: The From The Studio To The Stage Tour, June 7, in New Haven, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin |...

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Jun 14, 20244 min read


Gallery: Passion Pit's Great Return to New York
Live Nation Presents: Passion Pit Live In Concert May 28, in New York City, New York Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | @chantelmalin...

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Jun 7, 20243 min read


Gallery: Matt Nathanson's Mini Tour Lands in Western Massachusetts
Tree House Brewing Company Present: The Map At The Mall Solo Tour May 9th, in South Deerfield, Massachusetts Words and Photos by: Chantel...

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May 20, 20242 min read


Gallery: Waxahatchee Enchants New Haven on the Tigers Blood Tour
Live Nation Presents: The Tigers Blood Tour April 25th, in New Haven, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Chantel Malin | @chantelmalin...

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Apr 28, 20242 min read


Gallery: Matt Maeson Brings Special Acoustic Solo Experience to New Haven
Live Nation Presents: That's My Cue Tour April 19th, in New Haven, Connecticut Words and Photos by: Jacklyn Lipscomb | @photobyjacklyn...

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Apr 26, 20242 min read


Gallery: Sammy Rae & The Friends Bring It On Home to New Haven
Gallery: Sammy Rae & The Friends Bring It On Home to New Haven, CT

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Feb 17, 20242 min read


Gallery: Meet Me @ The Altar Brings The Say It To My Face Tour to New Haven at Toad's Place
Live Nation Presents: The Say It To My Face Tour January 26th, in New Haven, Connecticut.

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Feb 1, 20242 min read


Gallery: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Makes New Friends at College Street Music Hall
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness brought his New Friends tour to College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Tuesday, November 28th 2023.

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Nov 30, 20232 min read


Gallery: Jeremy Zucker Brings 'is nothing sacred?' Tour to Boston
Singer, songwriter, and producer Jeremy Zucker returned to Boston on November 5th at Roadrunner for a night of anthemic group therapy.

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Nov 10, 20232 min read


Review: boygenius Closes Westville Bowl's 2023 Season With Connecticut Debut
Indie rock supergroup boygenius made their Connecticut debut at New Haven's Westville Music Bowl on September, 28.

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Oct 8, 20235 min read


Review: Royal Blood Brings Electrifying Performance to College Street Music Hall
UK based rock band Royal Blood was welcomed to New Haven's College Street Music Hall for a night to remember on Friday, September 29th

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Oct 4, 20232 min read
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